DCS Engineer

Airswift; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a DCS Engineer in London to oversee engineering specifications, quality assurance, and safety compliance in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 8 years of experience, and chartered status is preferred. This role requires strong coordination skills, particularly in managing interfaces between onshore and subsea operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in Oil and Gas and large projects.
• Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent registration preferred.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering specifications and ensure quality assurance.
• Coordinate interfaces between plant and subsea, managing contractors.
• Oversee contractor planning and execution activities in instrumentation.

Skills

Engineering Specifications

Quality Assurance

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS)

Instrumentation Engineering

Education

Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline

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Vacancy Overview

DCS Engineer – London, UK

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

• Implement engineering specifications and provide quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all Project HSE requirements are adhered to and implemented. Emphasize HSE throughout all design activities. Play an active role in developing the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
• Ensure implementation of the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for the facility, integrating principal control systems such as Process Control System (PCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Fire and Gas Detection System (FGDS), Subsea Control System (SCS), Electrical Monitoring and Control System (EMCS), Equipment Monitoring System (EMS), Marine Environmental Monitoring System (MEMS).
• Coordinate interfaces between plant and subsea, working with Onshore and Subsea contractors for proper interface implementation.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for DCS/ESD/F&G systems.
• Attend P&ID reviews, HAZOP, and other safety review meetings.
• Collaborate with Contractor DCS Engineering site leads to ensure coordinated efforts and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities and risks related to DCS design and operation, working with Process Safety to ensure safeguards are in place for a safe working environment.
• Oversee and coordinate contractor planning and execution activities, focusing on Instrumentation engineering but also understanding multidisciplinary engineering and procurement.
• Support the Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer in ensuring compliance with the DCS technical aspects of the EPC contract during execution.
• During site activities, respond promptly to site queries and technical issues, oversee punch list rectifications, and supervise erection and testing of equipment.

The experience shall include:

• Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent registration preferred.
• Proficiency in English.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in Oil and Gas and large projects.
• Supervisory experience in plant and project engineering with increasing responsibilities.

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider in energy, process, and infrastructure industries. We serve as a strategic partner, offering comprehensive workforce solutions to meet project needs. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors across 50+ countries, our reach and talent pool are unmatched.